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imesHOLMES COUNTY BLUE DEVIL BATTALION TAdvertiser EXCELS AT CAMP | B3 Wednesday, August 1, 2018 chipleypaper.com @WCN_HCT facebook.com/WashingtonCountyNews.HolmesCountyTimes 50¢ Two jailed Unemployment rates down from last year following By Jacqueline Bostick car chase Times-Advertiser Unemployment numbers month, year-over-year 850-630-6167 | @_JBostick [email protected] Florida Department of Economic Opportunity BONIFAY - Holmes June-18 May-18 June-17 County unemployment rate took a leap over last month, Calhoun 4.5 3.9 5.4 though significantly down Holmes 4.5 3.7 5.2 Cauley Sanders from last year. Jackson 4.5 3.5 4.9 The unemployment rate Liberty 4.2 3.5 4.7 Staff Report in Holmes County was 4.5 Washington 3.9 3.4 4.3 percent in June, which was Region 4.4 3.6 4.9 BONIFAY - A brief car .8 percentage point higher chase on July 24 landed two than the previous month and men in jail. 1.3 percentage points lower Florida Department of unemployment data each unemployment rate of 4.5 A Holmes County Sheriff's than the county's rate a year Economic Opportunity month. Office news release stated ago. releases seasonally adjusted In June, Holmes County See JOBS, A2 Tanner Cauley, 26, and Julian Sanders, 28, both of Bonifay, were arrested after Cauley drove away from the scene of a traffic stop on Banfill Ave. Cauley drove off as an Local HCSO investigator ran the vehicle's information. Candidates make calls-in The chase continued on Highway 90, into Washing- ton County and ending on bomb St. Marys Road in Caryville, their case at rally where the vehicle slowed threat to down and the two men opened their doors as the vehicle was still moving, the news release VA clinics stated. Staff report Bonifay Police Department assisted in the arrests. HOLMES COUNTY – HCSO and Bonifay Police A Holmes County man Department officers boxed in was taken to a mental the vehicle and apprehended health facility for eval- the men. uation after calling-in a Cauley, who was out on bomb threat to a Veter- bond for previous felony ans Affairs Clinic. charges, was found to be in The man, who has possession of marijuana and not been named, called methamphetamine, according the toll-free Veterans to the news release. Sanders, Crisis Hotline on Tues- who was on state probation day, advising he planned and had an existing warrant as to "bomb a VA clinic," a a result of a recent sexual bat- news release from Jack- tery investigation conducted son County Sheriff's by BPD, was found to be in Office stated. The man possession of marijuana. did not specify which A vehicle search also led VA clinic he planned to to the recovery of suspected Holmes County candidates attended a rally hosted by the Bonifay Woman’s Club on July 28. Pictured bomb. methamphetamine and a set from left: Zack Prescott (standing in for his father, Scott Prescott), Earl Stafford, Vernon Lewis However, since the of digital scales, the release Jr., Eric Marell, Freddie McIntosh, Milton “Tad” Wilson, Kaci Johnson, Leesa Lee, Congressional call was routed to the VA stated. A firearm believed to candidate Bob Rackleff and Eddie Paul. [DIANE M. ROBINSON | TIMES-ADVERTISER] Clinic located at 4970 have been thrown from the U.S. 90 in Marianna, vehicle during the chase was JCSO deputies searched also recovered from along the Primary elections will be held Aug. 28. the perimeter and route of the pursuit. cleared the clinic after Cauley was charged with By Diane M. Robinson he is able to be a full time want to, not because they grounds were declared driving with a suspended Times Advertiser | @HCTA_Diane county commissioner and have to. We need growth safe, allowing workers license, fleeing/eluding, pos- [email protected] do his best for all in the here." to go back to work. session of methamphetamine, county and not a select Incumbent Danny Powell JCSO notified Holmes and possession of marijuana BONIFAY – Bonifay few," said Prescott. "Vote was out of the area, and County Sheriff's Office less than 20 grams. Sanders Woman’s Club welcomed for my dad for District 2 therefore, did not attend after it was found the was arrested on the active Holmes County political commissioner." the rally. man lives in Holmes sexual battery warrant and candidates at a rally and County Commission can- Candidate Earl Stafford County. In response, also charged with resisting an fundraiser held at Holmes didate for District 2 Mickey compared being a business HCSO notified the local officer without violence and County High School on July Locke did attend nor did owner to being a county VA Clinics of the threat; possession of marijuana less 28. Brandon Newsom due to commissioner. also, interviews the man than 20 grams, according to Candidates were invited prior engagements. "The county is a business with investigators from the Holmes County Sheriff’s to speak to citizens about District 4 Candidate and should be run as such," Florida Department of Office. their goals and why they Eddie Paul addressed those said Stafford. "To be elected Law Enforcement. Both subjects were trans- deserve your vote. in attendance about growth as your county commis- The man was since ported to the Washington Scott F. Prescott was in the county. sioner would be a privilege, sent for mental health County Jail and have further unable to attend but sent "I worry for my grand- and I would never take it for evaluation, a HCSO charges pending from both his son Zack in his stead. children," said Paul. "There granted." news release stated. Bonifay Police Department Zack urged citizens to vote is no growth here, when Each county commission The investigation is and Holmes County Sheriff’s for his dad. there needs to be. "I want ongoing and charges are Office. "Since my dad is retired them to leave the area if they See RALLY, A2 pending. Volume 128 Number 16 Opinion .................... A4 Sports ..................... A11 A4 B3 Phone: 850-547-9414 Local & State ............. A5 Faith ........................ B4 ‘Happy’ column with Get ready for tax free Fax: 850-638-4601 Kids Activities ........... A6 Obituaries ................ B5 Hazel Tison weekend * ** A2 Wednesday, August 1, 2018 | Holmes County Times-Advertiser Powell announces bid for county commission If you know Danny Christian any way possible. co-commissioners desire His vision is for growth knowledge/education of Powell, you know his man who While serving as County to continue to better our in our county, while striv- current county issues and character and what moti- puts the Commissioner over the community. While serv- ing to keep the "home projects, experience as a vates him as a business Lord first in last four years, he and the ing as the Chairman of town" feel that it now long time business owner, owner, county commis- all things, board of county commis- the Board, he has been possesses. motivation to uphold poli- sioner and family man. serving on sioners have been part of faced with making some As a grandfather of cies, procedures and laws But for those of you that Powell his church many changes that will difficult decisions but he eight, his wish is to see are why Danny Powell is do not know him person- board for benefit the county - now has always based those his own family (as well as the best choice for Holmes ally, I am asking that you many years. He has been a and in the future. decisions on what is best others) stay and grow right County Commissioner take a moment to get to successful business owner Holmes County is for the county overall, yet here in Holmes County, District 4. know who he is and what in Holmes County for over currently making great still attempting to keep rather than being forced If you have any ques- he stands for. 20 years and supports his strides for progress the individual citizen’s to seek employment and tions or concerns, please Danny Powell is a community and church in because of him and his best interest in mind. homes elsewhere. His call him at 850-768-6499. ROLL CALL Thomas Voting Reports WASHINGTON D.C. — Here is how area con- gressmen — Rep. Neal Dunn, Rep. Matt Gaetz, Sen. Bill Nelson and Sen. Dunn Gaetz Nelson Rubio Marco Rubio— voted on major issues during the and importers of medical Voting yes: Gaetz, Dunn week ending July 27. devices used by hospitals and doctors, from CT scan- MEDICARE SOLVENCY VS. HOUSE ners to surgical tools. GOP TAX CUTS: Voting 187 BAN ON ‘JUNK INSUR- A yes vote was to send the for and 229 against, the ANCE’ HEALTH PLANS: bill to the Senate. House on July 25 defeated Voting 224 for and 184 Voting yes: Gaetz, Dunn Democratic attempt to against, the House on July delay a GOP-sponsored 24 blocked a Democratic BROADER ACCESS TO healthcare bill (HR 6311, attempt to call up a bill CATASTROPHIC PLANS: above) until Congress (HR 6479) designed to gird Voting 242 for and 176 scales back a 2017 package the Affordable Care Act against, the House on of corporate and indi- (ACA) against a new order July 25 passed a bill (HR vidual tax cuts projected by President Trump that 6311) that would expand to increase annual defi cits would circumvent many of access to the Affordable by at least $1 trillion over Holmes County Supervisor of Elections Debbie Wilcox Morris urged everyone in the law’s core provisions. Care Act’s catastrophic, or 10 years. attendance to get out and vote and make their voices heard.